• I Paid A Bribe
• 13 years ago
• 314 views

Paid Custom for bringing 1 pair of bangles

• Customs, Excise and Service Tax
• Customs Check and Clearance
• Paid INR 3,500

I had to pay rs 3500 for bringing just a pair of bangles. I saw old men wearing mangalsutra, women Kangans just to avoid fine. I thought I don't need to do such act as on Indian travel website showed that bringing jewellery is legal and doesnt charge any customs charge. But to my surprise custom department asked me to pay fine...I was shocked and showed them that there is no information in official website. Custom team showed me printout which said I need to pay fine...I also said it just 1 pair of bangles for my newly wife.also explained that I could have wear it and escaped this .....still the officer didn't let me go ....finally I had to pay the amount as bribe which let me go.